Employer demand for new UK workers rose in September to its highest level in the last six months.

The Reed Job Index posted a reading of 104, up two points (2%) compared to last month. 

Salaries for new jobs were marginally up compared to last month to give a Reed Salary Index reading of 96, one point above the level of 95 which had held steady for the previous four months.

Martin Warnes, managing director of reed.co.uk, says: “Job demand across the country has risen to its highest level for six months, while salaries for new jobs are lower than at the beginning of the year.  

“Demand is especially strong across business services, although jobs are also returning to the traditionally industrial areas such as the East Midlands and Yorkshire and Humberside. While there are still grounds for caution, with overall job demand lower than it was in February and public sector job numbers continuing to decline, overall this is good news for the UK economy.”